Eternal Swordmaster
Chapter 468 - 462 Begin 3

Chapter 468: Chapter 462 Begin 3

"Taikun Birthday Banquet?"

Left Envoy Zhou Yuan’s voice was solemn.

"Does the Sect Leader also wish to meddle and share a piece of the pie? Aren’t we allies with Spirit Heart Villa?"

"The Light of Shadows covers too little ground. The truly influential masters are far too few." Lin Xin clasped his hands together, lightly forming a Seal Decision.

Soon, wisps of black air roiled and appeared in the darkness, and slowly, three figures of varying heights emerged.

One was built like a bear with a broad back, but somewhat hunched, draped in black armor that even concealed the head within a helmet.

The other two were shorter, their bodies hidden under blood-red robes, each wearing a ghastly blood-colored mask, exuding an aura that was somewhat terrifying.

"The tall one is a new assassin strong enough to join our organization, Golden Armor, who will be added to the thirteen seats of the Light of Shadows.

These two in red robes are the new Supervisory Emissaries appointed by me, tasked with overseeing the internal and external offenses of Radiant Sun Sect and the Light of Shadows organization. From henceforth, they will lead the Enforcement Hall in dealing with traitors."

As Lin Xin spoke, he looked towards Right Envoy Rou Kui.

Rou Kui merely shrugged his shoulders, showing no displeasure.

He had originally joined the organization due to a favor for his younger brother, then discovered the organization had abundant resources and extensive intelligence, allowing him to glean much invaluable information.

Thus, he had settled down within it.

Now that the Sect Leader had returned, one glance was enough to tell he was no simple character; it was only natural for him to take back the reins of power.

He didn’t care much for power. What mattered to him was his cultivation; that was the foundation.

"I have no objections." He made his stance clear.

"The Right Envoy truly understands the bigger picture," Lin Xin nodded as if in approval. "I have a different task for you."

According to the rules of the Light of Shadows, to receive, one must give. Even Lin Xin, wishing to command those present, naturally needed to offer something in return. Hence, the mention of a task implied the promise of valuable rewards.

"Sect Leader, please speak frankly about your arrangements."

A person in a black robe below spoke.

"The Taikun Birthday Banquet will be attended by many masters, making it very difficult for us to have a significant impact."

Another voice added.

"Indeed, the four major sects will surely be present, and people from Vermilion Bird Holy Court might also intervene. It’s not easy to meddle in such chaos."

"If the Vice Sect Leader were still here, perhaps there would be a chance, but now..."

Lin Xin glanced around at everyone who was quietly expressing their views. He waited patiently.

Only when everyone had said all they wanted to did he clear his throat and slowly begin to speak.

"It’s precisely because it’s difficult that it presents the best opportunity for the Light of Shadows to expand its influence, isn’t it?"

He smiled faintly.

The rest of the crowd fell silent, seemingly thinking Lin Xin’s words were somewhat too arrogant.

Without waiting for everyone’s reaction, Lin Xin continued.

"This time, under the watchful eyes of many, the Light of Shadows will assassinate Hua Shenxi. If successful, all of Nan Prefecture will surely quake at the news. Afterwards, I doubt any sect would dare to underestimate us, right?"

"Hua Shenxi..."

Right Envoy Rou Kui’s expression changed slightly. Even he did not consider himself a match for this person. But if the mysterious and unfathomable Sect Leader were to personally take action, perhaps there would be a chance of success.

The others were also stunned into silence.

"This operation will be carried out personally by the two Supervisory Emissaries, while the rest of you will handle the other members of the Hua Family as necessary."

Lin Xin continued.

"The two Supervisory Emissaries?"

At these words, everyone suddenly felt a chill. Their eyes fell on the two short figures in red robes.

Rou Kui narrowed his eyes slightly.

’What are these two capable of to be commissioned by the Sect Leader to assassinate Hua Shenxi? A powerhouse at the peak of the Golden Core Dao Seeking stage is not someone just anyone could kill.’

Most of the others shared the same doubts.

"Furthermore," Lin Xin went on.

"Regarding the arrangements for the birthday banquet, let’s plan in detail and discuss the manpower we can mobilize..."

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Clang! Clang! Clang!

Three sharp sounds in succession, the white sword tip touching the same spot on the locust tree. Countless sword shadows converged towards the tip, merging two into one.

"For the reversal sword technique, please provide your guidance, Ancestor."

The sword blade retracted, and Hua Yuxi bowed respectfully to the seated man at the side of the courtyard.

As the top principal disciple of the Hua Family, who had successively defeated over ten masters of the Radiant Sun Sect, Hua Yuxi certainly had the credentials for pride.

With a shadow spiritual body, self-realization of three derivative sword intents, and achieving Foundation Establishment Stage at merely twenty, any of these points could be considered reminiscent of Hua Yunu’s own story.

She also took over Hua Yunu’s role as the top prodigy of the Hua Family.

Several Hua Family elders sat on the courtyard’s wooden planks, most showing admiration and nodding slightly.

"Big brother, what do you think?"

An old crone, with a smile on her face, turned to the silent and handsome man in white.

The man sat among the elders, his expression cold, but his eyes softened slightly as he looked towards Hua Yuxi.

Resting on his knees was a snow-white longsword scabbard, patterned with countless petal designs; it looked unremarkable, akin to those that ordinary swordsmen in Jianghu would carry.

But within the entire Hua Family, no one dared to treat him like an ordinary swordsman.

"Brother Shenxi, it’s remarkable for someone of noble descent to attain the Third Sword Intent at such a young age. You truly are an elite from one of the prominent clans in the Pine Forest Sword Sect. Aside from that, just the talent-cultivating strength alone far surpasses others."

Another portly scholar spoke softly while gently waving a fan.

"Brother Guiwen overpraises me," the man in white replied indifferently. He was Hua Shenxi, the mightiest combatant of the Hua Family.

"Your sect excels in pharmacology and the flawless reputation of Tian Yi Wu Feng is revered across the lands; these three levels of Sword Intent naturally can’t compare to your sect’s elite."

Equal in status in this dialogue was Dugu Guiwen, an Elder of the Golden Jade Sect.

Dugu Guiwen wore a white robe, engraved with a green crescent at the chest, signifying the mark of an Elder.

"It seems you are indeed serious about sending him to my sect," he said with a sigh.

For the Hua Family to send their strongest elite disciple to him, with Hua Shenxi as an Elder of Pine Forest, was a blatant defection from the Sword Sect.

Upon hearing this, Hua Shenxi did not immediately answer, as the other Elders fell silent and turned to look at him.

Hua Yuxi, standing in the courtyard, also tensed up. As this was crucial for his future path, he naturally felt some pressure.

Hua Shenxi stayed silent for a while and then reached out with his index finger to lightly touch the scabbard.

The way he extended his hand was odd, using just his index and middle finger to gently caress the fine petal patterns etched upon the scabbard.

"Pine Forest has the Kong, Kun, and Yu Families, yet it notably lacks the Hua Family," he said with a soft sigh.

Dugu Guiwen sighed as well.

What Hua Shenxi referred to—the three major clans—were originally anchored by the great Elder Yuan Jing in Pine Forest. Even though they had lost two Supreme Elders, the Golden Core experts within their clans were plentiful, their influence far-reaching; they were still not something the Hua Family could replace.

Currently with Pine Forest weakened, this was indeed the best opportunity for the Hua Family to separate.

"What are your conditions?" Dugu Guiwen asked in a low voice.

This was him implicitly asking for the Hua Family’s terms for joining the Golden Jade Sect.

Hua Shenxi understood this and pondered for a moment.

In his mind, he was still recalling that formidable figure he had encountered directly—one with three arms. He exhaled another sigh.

"Help me annihilate Spirit Heart Villa and Radiant Sun Sect."

"No problem," Dugu Guiwen agreed promptly. "When do you wish to act?"

"The sooner, the better."

"To be honest, it would be best after the Taikun Birthday Banquet. By then, Pine Forest’s power will have declined to its nadir, and if we take action then, it will be much easier for both you and me," Dugu Guiwen explained.

"Radiant Sun Sect has complex entanglements, and Spirit Heart Villa is involved with Fairy Yuzhu; I assume you are aware."

"I understand, that’s why I chose to join forces with you. I’ll handle Yuzhu, I just need you to hold back Radiant Sun Sect," Hua Shenxi said indifferently. "Additionally, I heard that the Villa Master of Spirit Heart has returned, having broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage."

"Leave it to me, Great Elder," Hua Yuxi said respectfully with sword in hand.

As the top talent of the clan, he was eager to prove himself before the Great Elder, aspiring to inherit the position once held by Hua Yunu.

Although he was cherished and guided by many Golden Core Elders, he still hadn’t surpassed the stature of Hua Yunu, that Dragon King Tao Foundation...

Such a level of Tao Foundation, if one could achieve Golden Core Dao Seeking, their accomplishment might not be much less than that of the Great Elder.

He naturally was not content. He had heard that the Great Elder had once made a move, teaming up with a senior expert from the Golden Jade Sect to ambush that person. It seemed that during the process he had obtained something useful for the Tao Foundation... If he could only...

"That Lin Xin is known for his Red Flower Sword Intent, indeed extraordinary," Hua Shenxi frowned slightly. "Yunxi, Yexi, you both cooperate with Yuxi to take action, and ensure his safety at all costs."

The moment his words fell, two young men appeared out of thin air by the edge of the courtyard and knelt in assent.

"This is the best opportunity for our family to detach from Pine Forest and the best chance to annihilate Spirit Heart Villa. Nobody should take this lightly."

The Second Elder spoke gravely.

A trace of impatience flashed in Hua Yuxi’s eyes.

Such a prodigy he was, yet to deal with Lin Xin, who had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment, he needed the assistance of two other experts at the late stage of Foundation Establishment Perfection—it felt like an insult to his own abilities.

But Hua Shenxi had never allowed anyone to defy him, especially the younger generation.

Once he made a decision, no one could overturn it. This was an ironclad rule in the Hua Family.

So, he had no choice but to lower his head.

"Understood, Great Elder."

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Far from the main mountain of Pine Forest Sword Sect, within a verdant valley...

An elderly man with a long beard sat alone on a large rock, holding a fishing rod, with the long line dangling in a shallow creek barely half a meter deep.

The meandering creek, reflecting the sunlight, shimmered like golden fish scales.

Curiously, at the spot where the old man’s bait hung in the water, large and small groups of fish of all kinds swirled around.

Among them were golden, red, red-and-white intermixed, and even fully silvery fish; a whole spectrum of colors and varieties were present.

And most displayed odd shapes: some had growths on their heads, some extremely long whiskers, some had legs on their bellies, and others boasted dual tails.

Yet, none of the large groups of fish seemed willing to bite the old man’s bait, which was quite bizarre.

"Daoist seems to be in good spirits," a clear and beautiful female voice spontaneously commented from mid-air, heard but unseen.

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